#175

German Carved Wooden Marquis in Original Costume
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$950
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$700 / $900
Description
10" (25 cm.) Carved wooden shoulderhead inclined to the side, painted and carved facial features, brown eyes, fringed brows, closed mouth with smiling expression, cloth wrapped armature body, wooden hands. Condition: structurally excellent, early repainting of features, costume wear. Comments: early 1800s. Value Points: diminutive size is rare for this style, wearing original silk lined costume with metallic braid trim.